Zimbabwe: MDC Alliance Blasts Govt Double Standards in New U.S. Dollar Passport Fees

MDC ALLIANCE has hit out at government for alleged double standards in the latter's recent decision to peg passport application fees in US dollars whereas workers providing the services and many more were still being remunerated in local currency.

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube approved new passport fees should now be pegged at US$60, up from ZWL$53 while the one issued after three days now costs US$200 with the emergency one remaining at US$318.

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